What is the largest amount of fat that I can have safely removed through lipo?

Hello labella.flor,
It’s a pleasure to answer your questions! In total, surgeons may safely remove up to 4-5 liters of fat during VASER liposuction while carefully sculpturing the patient’s body to ensure optimal aesthetics. When the lipoaspirate surpasses the 5 Liters, patients are admitted overnight in the hospital (except in states such as Florida and New York, where the maximum liposuction aspirate that can be taken out are respectively 4 and 5 Liters). After the purification process, only 500cc to 1500cc of that fat will be injected into each buttock. The volume of fat that can be safely injected into the hips and buttocks varies from patient to patient, and it will depend on the patient's anatomy and cosmetic goals. It would also depend on the amount of fat that can be harvested. Your plastic surgeon would need to evaluate you in person to assess your candidacy for Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL) and decide how much fat volume can be safely grafted to achieve optimal aesthetic results. Best regards! Dr. De La Cruz

ANSWER: Based on standard of care, a maximum of 5000 milliliters of fat can be liposuctioned at one time. This number is patient specific and can vary based on weight and medical/surgical history. As always, It is important that you discuss your concerns with your board certified plastic surgeon.Thank you,Andrew Jimerson II, MD